The Copley Medal (1731) This is the premier award of the Society. It is given annually for outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science. The award alternates between the physical and biological sciences. The medal is of silver gilt and there is also a gift of £2500. There are no limitations on the period in which the research achievements were made. It can also be awarded more than once to the same person at Council’s discretion. Previous winners include: 1999 Professor John Maynard Smith 1998 Sir James Lighthill 1997 Sir Hugh Huxley 1996 Alan Cottrell 1995 Frank Fenner 1994 Charles Frank 1993 James Watson 1992 George Porter 1991 Sydney Brenner 1990 Abdus Salam Royal Society I News & Media I Events Diary I Grants & Funding I Science for all I Science Policy I Library I Publications I Facilities I Fellows Room I Search I Home

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